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Walsh & Walsh, LLP Walsh & Walsh, LLP (formally Zimmerman & Walsh, LLP) is a general practice law firm.

We specialize in Family Law, Real Estate Law, Estate Planning, and Corporate Law.

What happens at your first family law consultation? Expect to discuss your goals, review key documents like financial re...
10/15/2026

What happens at your first family law consultation? Expect to discuss your goals, review key documents like financial records or existing court orders, and map out realistic next steps.

Learn how to prepare for a family law consultation in Rockford:
https://www.walshandwalsh.com/rockford-family-lawyer/

Beneficiary designations on life insurance and retirement accounts override your will. Reviewing them regularly keeps yo...
10/14/2026

Beneficiary designations on life insurance and retirement accounts override your will. Reviewing them regularly keeps your entire estate plan pulling in the same direction.

Review how your will and beneficiary designations work together in Rockford:
https://www.walshandwalsh.com/rockford-wills-lawyer/

What's the difference between a revocable and irrevocable trust? A revocable trust can be changed during your lifetime, ...
10/12/2026

What's the difference between a revocable and irrevocable trust? A revocable trust can be changed during your lifetime, while an irrevocable trust generally cannot — but each offers distinct benefits.

Explore which type of trust fits your goals in Rockford:
https://www.walshandwalsh.com/rockford-trusts-lawyer/

Both spouses in an Illinois divorce must fully disclose their finances. Hiding assets can lead to serious penalties — an...
10/08/2026

Both spouses in an Illinois divorce must fully disclose their finances. Hiding assets can lead to serious penalties — and unfavorable rulings — once discovered.

Understand why financial transparency matters in a Rockford divorce:
https://www.walshandwalsh.com/rockford-divorce-lawyer/

Did you know an Illinois court can appoint a guardian ad litem in a custody case? This attorney investigates and reports...
10/07/2026

Did you know an Illinois court can appoint a guardian ad litem in a custody case? This attorney investigates and reports on the child's best interests, giving the judge an independent perspective.

See how custody cases are evaluated in Rockford:
https://www.walshandwalsh.com/rockford-child-custody-lawyer/

What happens to your online accounts, photos, and digital assets when you pass away? Illinois law lets you authorize a t...
10/05/2026

What happens to your online accounts, photos, and digital assets when you pass away? Illinois law lets you authorize a trusted person to access them — but only if your estate plan says so.

Explore this and other planning questions on our blog:
https://www.walshandwalsh.com/blog/

For unmarried parents in Illinois, establishing parentage is the first legal step toward parenting time, decision-making...
10/01/2026

For unmarried parents in Illinois, establishing parentage is the first legal step toward parenting time, decision-making, and child support. Until it's established, those rights aren't enforceable.

Understand how parentage is established in Freeport:
https://www.walshandwalsh.com/freeport-family-lawyer/

Retirement accounts are often among the largest assets in a divorce, and dividing them usually requires a special court ...
09/30/2026

Retirement accounts are often among the largest assets in a divorce, and dividing them usually requires a special court order to avoid taxes and penalties. Getting this step right protects decades of savings.

Review how retirement assets are handled in Boone County divorces:
https://www.walshandwalsh.com/boone-county-divorce-lawyer/

Once your child turns 18, you can no longer make medical or financial decisions for them — even in an emergency. Health ...
09/28/2026

Once your child turns 18, you can no longer make medical or financial decisions for them — even in an emergency. Health care and financial powers of attorney close that gap for young adults.

See why estate planning starts at 18 for Boone County families:
https://www.walshandwalsh.com/boone-county-estate-planning-lawyer/

A common misconception: spousal support is automatic in an Illinois divorce. Courts first decide whether maintenance is ...
09/24/2026

A common misconception: spousal support is automatic in an Illinois divorce. Courts first decide whether maintenance is appropriate at all, based on factors like income, earning capacity, and the length of the marriage.

Understand how maintenance decisions are made in Belvidere:
https://www.walshandwalsh.com/belvidere-spousal-support-lawyer/

Address

555 S. Perryville Road, Suite 104
Rockford, IL
61108

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+18159814841

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